Digital boost According to the Irish Independent, Ireland’s bricks and mortar shops are losing out to online sales. Personal Finance Editor Charlie Weston notes that while spending increased in December 2017, online spending represents a large portion. The insights come as part

Financial year in review Have you experienced a lighter or heavier wallet in 2017? This week the Irish Independent’s Louise McBride takes a look back at some price hikes and drops over the course of the last 12 months, ranging from increases at the pumps to tax cuts in Budget 20

Ryanair delays bag changes Good news for Ryanair customers this week – its new cabin bag policy will now come into effect from January 15th 2018 rather than next month. Customers who haven’t selected priority boarding will be banned from bringing wheeled bags on board, though Ry

New model for healthcare According to the Irish Independent, public healthcare patients without health insurance may be able to access a form of pay as you go healthcare in the near future. Letsbuyhealthcare launched its services on September 10th, aiming to provide faster and more af

Fuel costs Irish householders are being warned to top up their oil tanks before winter comes, with prices for fuel and electricity set to rise. That’s according to the Irish Independent’s Charlie Weston, who notes that “A move to hike prices will reverse almost two y

Banking as Gaeilge Sinn Féin has called Bank of Ireland’s decision to remove the Irish language option from certain ATMs as a “backwards step.” TheJournal.ie reports that the move is the result of replacing older ATMs with machines that feature lodgement facilities. “Where ATMs

Copycat firms According to a report in the Irish Independent this week, more than 100 ‘dodgy’ firms have made attempts to part Irish consumers with their money over the past five years, using the names and addresses of legitimate companies. Charlie Weston notes than notice

Motor insurance raids In a move that undoubtedly has motorists around the country rubbing their hands in glee, providers of motor insurance in Ireland were raided by agents from the European Competition Directorate, accompanied by personnel from the Irish Competition and Consumer Prot

TV now In April, Sky launched its NOW TV service in Ireland, an online on-demand service to rival Netflix, without the need for a contract or equipment (beyond a broadband connection and a HDMI cable). The service offers access to box sets, films, live sports and more for set periods